Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers Near me in ZIP 78216

Nicholas “Nico” LaHood, former Bexar County District Attorney, is a San Antonio native with over 16 years of experience as an effective criminal defense lawyer and high-level prosecutor.. During his tenure as the Bexar County District Attorney, Nico managed and led a legal team of over 500 employees.. He attended St. Mary’s University, where he earned his B.A. in Finance and Financial Services before moving on to receive his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University – School of Law.. Upon earning his Juris Doctor and being admitted to the State Bar of Texas, Nico remained in San Antonio and earned a reputation as a premier DWI/criminal defense lawyer in the state. In his 12 years prior to being elected as the Bexar County District Attorney in 2014, Nico also served as a Magistrate Judge for Bexar County, held a position as an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s University – School of Law, and served as a special prosecutor for several neighboring counties. He also taught at various local police academies, including the SAPD Academy and the Alamo Area Council of Governments.. His passion for giving back to the community has offered him the opportunity to appear as a guest speaker at universities, community colleges, grade schools, middle schools, and high schools, seeking to educate young adults and our youth about the justice system and its laws.. Upon serving his term as the DA, Nico and his managing partner, Jay Norton, founded LaHood Norton Law Group. Along with their team of former prosecutors, they bring over 70 years of combined experience as both prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys to the firm.. Standing up for the accused and the defenseless, Nico and his team are ready to fearlessly defend your rights.

Jay S. Norton, former Chief of the Criminal Trial Division of the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, is a San Antonio native with over 34 years of experience practicing law.. Jay received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from St. Mary’s University and his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University – School of Law. He began his legal career in 1985 at Bexar County Legal Aid.. In late 1986, Jay joined the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney. Jay served in this position for six years before entering private practice as a criminal defense attorney. Jay has successfully tried hundreds of cases as both a prosecutor and defense attorney, in both state and federal courts.. He would later return to the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office after Nico LaHood’s election in 2014, where he rose to the leadership role as a section chief.. As a District Attorney section chief, his responsibilities included the daily supervision, training, and mentoring of all Assistant Criminal District Attorneys assigned to the felony trial courts of Bexar County.. Jay has extensive trial experience encompassing all classes and degrees of criminal cases, including the most serious felony offenses under Texas law.

Jacqueline Kriebel is originally from Pennsylvania, where she developed a spirited work ethic and aggressive style of representation. She is dedicated to providing a client-centered representation where each client is treated with respect and dignity regardless of your legal situation. She will return your phone call as soon as practical. Jacqueline Kriebel listens patiently while you explain your situation and provides immediate feedback as to how your case should be handled and what you can expect throughout the legal process. Jacqueline Kriebel aggressively cross-examines witnesses and attacks their credibility to consistently win at trial. Because of her experience as a former teacher, Jacqueline Kriebel knows how to educate a jury to undertand the legalities of your case and to sway them to your side. Plain and simple, Jacqueline Kriebel wins! She  helps you find peace throughout the legal process by providing you the knowledge and confidence you need to make the important decisions in your case. Her motto is, "Put your stress with me. If I'm not worried, you shouldn't be worried."

I'm a native South Texan who strives to serve his community by providing quality legal representation.

Former police officer from London, England. Former prosecutor, turned criminal defense attorney, now committed to protecting people from governmental overreach.

Chris Arce was born and raised in Chicago Illinois and moved to South Texas at the age of 12, he attended the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) where he attained his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.  He then attained his Juris Doctor from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas.  He now resides in San Antonio, Texas and handles cases in many of the surrounding cities.

Attorney Velia J. Meza has spent the past 15 years representing clients in the areas of family, crimina, and appellate law in San Antonio, Bexar County and throughout Texas.